Manager I, Disability Services

Position Number

1661801

Department

Student Affairs

Category

Other

Compensation Max

USD $76,799.00/Yr.

Compensation Min

USD $59,076.00/Yr.

Location : Location

US-VA-Norfolk

Overview

The Disability Services Manager will create, provide operational oversight, and management of a center for student Disability Services for medical (MD) and health professions (HP) graduate programs. The Manager will provide school-wide leadership in promoting disability awareness, advocacy, education, and outreach. The Manager will use in-depth knowledge of legislation and case law to develop and establish accommodation standards and practices for students, and will provide consultation and professional development opportunities for EVMS faculty and staff. The Manager will Chair the Disability Services Committee and facilitate the review of applications and authorization of accommodations.

Responsibilities

Administration

Create and manage an office of Disability Services for MD and HP students

Develop and implement campus policies and procedures for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA of 1990, and ADAAA of 2008

Chair the Disability Committee

Maintain databases and other relevant data to assess effectiveness of EVMS Disability Services

Create and manage a budget for Disability Services

Education

Develop and deliver educational programs to faculty, staff, and students

Provide guidance to student progress committees when needed

Represent Disability Services at student Orientation and other relevant activities

Student Services

Develop best practices in the submission, review, and medical documentation associated with students’ applications for accommodations within EVMS and for national board examinations

Counsel current and prospective students on the process of applying for and executing accommodations

Coordinate accommodations and disability support for MD and HP students

Document, maintain, and review hard copy and electronic case records

Provide on-going case management, follow-up, and support to students with disabilities

Three years' experience in the provision of services to students with disabilities at the undergraduate, post-graduate or professional school level, or closely related experience, is required.

Knowledge of applicable disability law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008 and demonstrated ability to apply this understanding in a medical and health professions school context.